Core Viewpoint - The event held in Chengdu aimed to bridge the gap between scientific research achievements and the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting the challenges in technology transfer and the importance of financial support for startups [1][3]. Group 1: Challenges in Technology Transfer - There are significant bottlenecks in the integration of advanced scientific research outcomes with the capabilities of SMEs, particularly in fields like traditional Chinese medicine, where many SMEs can only handle basic processing [2][3]. - Trust issues between researchers and enterprises hinder the accurate communication of technical needs, complicating collaboration [2]. - Differences in focus between researchers and businesses create challenges; researchers prioritize innovation, while businesses emphasize market application and cost-effectiveness [2][3]. Group 2: Financial and Market Support Needs - Many SMEs, especially startups, face obstacles in converting their self-developed technologies into marketable products due to funding shortages and marketing difficulties [3]. - The primary goal for many participating companies at the event was to seek funding and establish connections with potential partners and investors [3]. Group 3: Role of Technology Managers and Service Industry - Introducing technology managers could facilitate better connections between research outcomes and enterprise needs, acting as a bridge to integrate resources and provide tailored services [5]. - The technology service industry is seen as a promising sector that can effectively promote the integration of technological innovation and industrial development, with projections indicating a revenue scale of 20 trillion yuan by 2027 [6][7]. Group 4: Initiatives for Improvement - Establishing concept verification centers can enhance the efficiency of matching research outcomes with market demands by analyzing and providing improvement suggestions for technologies [6][7]. - The Chengdu Technology Transfer Alliance is actively working to address the misalignment between research directions and SME needs, focusing on identifying enterprise demands before sourcing technologies [6][7].